Care Coordinator inPeterborough inPeterborough PUBLISHED THU 21 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust ruVJ0e8X

The role of Care Coordinator with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust involves providing specialized care and support to individuals with complex health presentations, particularly those experiencing psychosis. Located in the multicultural city of Peterborough, the successful candidate—who could be a Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist—will manage a defined caseload, conducting assessments and collaborating closely with service users and their families to develop and implement personalized care plans in line with recovery principles.

Additionally, the Care Coordinator will regularly review and manage risks, ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical practices, and provide mentorship to junior staff. The ideal applicant should demonstrate compassion, accountability, and a strong commitment to team collaboration, while being capable of working under pressure and embracing innovation. The Trust supports agile working, equipping staff with the necessary IT resources.

CAMEO operates across our Foundation Trust via two established bases in Cambridge and Peterborough.

This post will be located in the dynamic and multi cultural city of Peterborough . We are seeking to recruit dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Care Coordinators: Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists. The practitioner will provide specialist advice, assess, plan and implement care to a designated caseload whilst working at all times to promote thesafety and well-being of service users and their families/carers.

The individual must be compassionate, committed and have good working knowledge of psychosis. If you are passionate about the values thatunderpin EI work and in supporting service users throughout their recovery journey's, then we look forward to meeting you.

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The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and responsible for a defined caseload of service users.

The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under pressure and with a desire for innovation.

We are able to support agile working for staff, using all appropriate I.T equipment and support.

o To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, includingthose service users presenting with higher levels of risko They will work alongside the service user to develop their care plan along the recovery principles.o To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.o To assess, manage and regularly review on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaborationwith the service user and carers.o To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.o To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate (mentorship and preceptorship qualifications)o To act within the relevant Code of Conduct dependent on your Registration Body.

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To undertake assessments of individuals and their families in the designated care group with complex health presentations, includingthose service users presenting with higher levels of risk

They will work alongside the service user to develop their care plan along the recovery principles.

To offer specialist assessment and advice where required.

To assess, manage and regularly review on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaborationwith the service user and carers.

To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

To provide supervision of junior staff and trainees where appropriate (mentorship and preceptorship qualifications)

To act within the relevant Code of Conduct dependent on your Registration Body.

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To work as a Care Coordinator in the UK, you should possess a range of skills and qualifications to effectively coordinate patient care and support. Here are the key skills typically required:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

2. Organisational Skills: You need to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and patient needs efficiently, ensuring that care plans are followed properly.

3. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams is crucial.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to assess situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions is important for ensuring patient care.

5. Attention to Detail: Care Coordinators must carefully track patient information, appointments, and care plans to ensure nothing is overlooked.

6. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional and psychological needs of patients and being sensitive to their circumstances is key.

7. IT Skills: Proficiency in using healthcare software and electronic health records (EHR) systems is often required for managing patient data.

8. Knowledge of Healthcare Systems: Familiarity with local health services, referral pathways, and support resources is essential.

9. Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and patient needs.

10. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and other professionals to deliver comprehensive care.

11. Crisis Management: Skills to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.

12. Cultural Competence: Awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, which may affect how care is provided.

Qualifications

In addition to skills, having relevant qualifications can enhance your opportunities as a Care Coordinator. Common background fields include nursing, social work, or other health and social care professions. Many positions may also require a degree or a diploma in health or social care.

Experience

Prior experience in healthcare settings, particularly in roles that involved patient interaction, health administration, or case management, is often beneficial.

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